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Walter Ray Shipley
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Fuel Filler Neck
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Lee Schwanke Sep 12, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I've been wrestling with the proper alignment of the fuel neck flange to the right turtle deck skin and so far, I haven't made much progress. The instructions tell you to bend the flange of the…Continue
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Walter Ray Shipley commented on Brenda Smith's blog post Installing the Viking Shield"David, I'm on my third RV now and used the dremel tool with the cut off wheels until just recently when I was working on the RV12 cowl. For some reason I decided to try the Harbor Freight air hacksaw, and it just cut through the fiberglass like…"
Walter Ray Shipley commented on Brenda Smith's blog post Installing the Viking Shield"Brenda, I'm not sure what you mean by "Viking Shield" but in general, I use a pneumatic hack saw from Harbor Freight to trim fiberglass. It cuts nice and clean and is much quicker and easier than a jig saw or snips. I'm not…"
Walter Ray Shipley replied to Brenda Smith's discussion Finish Kit has Shipped"I agree, Don. I laid mine on the side and left it that way for as long as I could. I also have been disappointed by the lack of conversation on this site. I'm mostly visiting the VAF now for pointers.
Anyone heard how the Viking powered 12 is…"
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Walter Ray Shipley's discussion Fuel Filler Neck"I too dreaded bending that neck to a compound curve, but I got it right in ony a couple trys, beginners luck I suppose. I put nutplates on the filler neck so it becomes a one man operation to put it on or take it off."
Walter Ray Shipley posted a discussionFuel Filler Neck
I've been wrestling with the proper alignment of the fuel neck flange to the right turtle deck skin and so far, I haven't made much progress. The instructions tell you to bend the flange of the filler neck until it fits flush against the inside of the skin before prosealing it in place. The problem is, I can't get the flange bent so that it's acceptably flush. Right now I'm close, but I found that when I inserted screws through the turtle deck and back window, the turtle deck skin puckers…See More
Walter Ray Shipley posted a blog postViking Powered RV12 First Flight
I agree, Don, that's a great lookin' plane. Lookin' forward to hearing how it went. WaltSee More
Walter Ray Shipley commented on 12Town Admin's photo
RV12 with Viking Engine
"Wow! What a great lookin' airplane, Ron. Really like the paint job, and that Viking installation looks much better than the Rotax. Also like the way you're attaching the cowl - horizontally by hinge pins, vertically with what looks like…"
Walter Ray Shipley left a comment for Darryn Davis"Welcome aboard, Darryn. I'm working on the finish kit of my RV12. If I can be of any help, just email me.
Walt Shipley"
Walter Ray Shipley replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Performance on VAF"Ron, haven't seen a post from you in a while. How's it going with your RV-12. I'm really interested in your Viking engine installation and look forward to your flight results.
Walt"
Walter Ray Shipley replied to 12Town Admin's discussion Plexiglas Rear window (replaces factory Lexan)"Don, how much is Carl asking for his back glass?
Walt Shipley"
Walter Ray Shipley replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Performance on VAF"Jan, I just joined this group a few days ago, primarily because I'm very interested in the Viking firewall forward installation in the RV-12.
Since I began my RV-12 in late 2009, the Rotax 912 ULS price has steadily increased to it's…"
Walter Ray Shipley left a comment for Ronald A. Russ"Ron, I have been following your progress with the Viking engine installation on VAF. Too bad about the lack of civility by some of the posters there.
I too am interested in the Viking and look forward to learning of your progress.
Walt…"
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Viking Powered RV12 First Flight
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 6:50pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I agree, Don, that's a great lookin' plane. Lookin' forward to hearing how it went.
Walt
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